Films (Almost Entirely Surround)

[bluelightning]

Yep, I agree with 4-earredwonder, there's no comparison between HDR and non-HDR. It's pretty much night and day (not that there was anything wrong with BD, it's just that there's more with 4K). I remember the same things were said when Blu-ray came out; "you can't tell the difference unless the screen's flippin' huge" - yeah right. You can even see the differences between different models (with varying levels of processor) of the same brand TV displaying the same image if you can get 'em side-by-side at a store. Clint, if you end up getting an OLED too, you'll be getting pretty much the best available so you won't be disappointed.

Agreed and is pretty much what I was saying. Color rendering and resolution are two totally different aspects. Different TV render colors differently yet with the same media have and pixels have the same resolution.

 

[bluelightning]

Honestly, bluelightning, I was quite happy with the factory calibrated settings right out of the box. I do recommend a two week break in period [even though some say that's hogwash] for the monitor to look its best. It is, by far, THE best TV I've ever owned. This replaced a Panasonic PLASMA 3D TV. Hope you have some 3D movies on hand to behold its GLORY! 3D on the ole Panny was horrible!

Thanks. I will use the TV a couple of weeks without tinkering before I start changing any adjustments aside from adjusting brightness settings. I dont have a 3D TV or any 3D content. I am disappointed that the major TV makers abandoned 3D, though I have to admit most 3D content I saw gave me headaches. Yet it would have been fun to have in my new TV, if only for a rare occasion.

 

[Wunlow]

Oh...wait a minute...it appears seilerbird(Mr. Perfect TV) is back..just kidding...to be candid it all depends on what your preferences are...some don't like a calibrated picture...but if you like accurate colors...it's the only way to get the most accurate...I've seen a lot of viewers...let's call them Joe Six Pack...they go into a retail store and see that oversaturated color and like it...these sets are usually in "torch" mode...and all they see are these bright colors and think it's great....I can remember times when I was on the verge of getting escorted out of Best Buy many times...I would stand by a potential customer and hear the sales associate giving them all this bad information and I would have to speak up...there would be this skin color that looked like the person lived right outside the plant in chernobyl and I would ask the customer if he ever saw a human with a skin color like that...and the customer would shake his head and just walk away...

I purchased my 2016 OLED in 2017 as it was the last of the 3-D models. I love it, but yeah, every television I've owned including the OLED really need adjustments. In most modes, the video noise reduction is on by default. Add to that smooth /clear motion is typically on by default as well. Gives everything the soap opera effect but worst of all, like every on the fly frame interpolation I've seen, with demanding material there will be artifacts. Then there's the dynamic contrast modes, boosted contrast, etc .. Off.. off.. off.. A good calibration disc does wonders and makes a set like this even better. but for those who avoid such things, the best preset modes by far are the LG ISF daytime and nighttime modes and at least will get ya something closer to accurate.

By far the best thing I've enjoyed about OLED tech is the amazing black levels. Have worked in television my entire life plus film restoration work and in the process have worked with very expensive monitors over the years, but OLED's ability to have literally each pixel have full on / off capability offers blacks I have never seen before. If white titles are over a black screen, when titles fade out the set literally looks like it is off, as the blacks are that deep. Some of the best OLED demos are stars at night. A full deep black sky with crisp pin point accurate white stars. Truly amazing and even LG's own top of the line LED set with multiple dimming zones can't come close to their OLED models. Was able to see special test patterns with a tech from LG, and while some tests came close with their top of the line LED set, things like a starfield with multiple high contrast spots are easily superior with OLED. But here's what makes it the best feature for me: unlike 4K, 3-D, HDR.., deep color, or even 1080p bluray that requires either a special source and or encode / decode process .. *any* video content will benefit from OLED display tech.. be it bluray, DVD, 4K, 3-D, HDR, or any combinations possible. (HDR of course also takes advantage of these increased black level resolution) OLED also offers a wide color gamut that while is optimal with newer formats, still also visibly helps legacy formats.

I bought it for my 3-D work and still use it primarily for that use, but would also highly recommend a 2-D model as well.

 

[bluelightning]

Oh wait a minute. I do have that Metallica through the never concert in 3D bluray, but am not sure I can do much with it on the new TV

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I purchased my 2016 OLED in 2017 as it was the last of the 3-D models. I love it, but yeah, every television I've owned including the OLED really need adjustments. In most modes, the video noise reduction is on by default. Add to that smooth /clear motion is typically on by default as well. Gives everything the soap opera effect but worst of all, like every on the fly frame interpolation I've seen, with demanding material there will be artifacts. Then there's the dynamic contrast modes, boosted contrast, etc .. Off.. off.. off.. A good calibration disc does wonders and makes a set like this even better. but for those who avoid such things, the best preset modes by far are the LG ISF daytime and nighttime modes and at least will get ya something closer to accurate.

By far the best thing I've enjoyed about OLED tech is the amazing black levels. Have worked in television my entire life plus film restoration work and in the process have worked with very expensive monitors over the years, but OLED's ability to have literally each pixel have full on / off capability offers blacks I have never seen before. If white titles are over a black screen, when titles fade out the set literally looks like it is off, as the blacks are that deep. Some of the best OLED demos are stars at night. A full deep black sky with crisp pin point accurate white stars. Truly amazing and even LG's own top of the line LED set with multiple dimming zones can't come close to their OLED models. Was able to see special test patterns with a tech from LG, and while some tests came close with their top of the line LED set, things like a starfield with multiple high contrast spots are easily superior with OLED. But here's what makes it the best feature for me: unlike 4K, 3-D, HDR.., deep color, or even 1080p bluray that requires either a special source and or encode / decode process .. *any* video content will benefit from OLED display tech.. be it bluray, DVD, 4K, 3-D, HDR, or any combinations possible. (HDR of course also takes advantage of these increased black level resolution) OLED also offers a wide color gamut that while is optimal with newer formats, still also visibly helps legacy formats.

I bought it for my 3-D work and still use it primarily for that use, but would also highly recommend a 2-D model as well.

As much as I love the black levels...and they are truly the best ever....the motion problems associated with that tech still bother me...they have refined it...but it still exists and once you see something...you can't un see it...LG's dominance in the OLED arena has just about destroyed Samsung's TV market standing....their QLED fiasco has been exposed and now their only hope is to introduce 8K to stop the bleeding....but what I do love about OLED is just what you mentioned..it's a tech that is not dependent on the latest "gimmick"...it is beneficial regardless of what you are watching...I'll probably "cave in" and get the 77 inch...or possibly 80 something when it comes out....the other unknown is the longevity of the OLED tech...you aren't going to get displays with a lifespan like Plasma....at one time the projections were 7 years for OLED...I haven't seen any research lately because I'm into audio now and video doesn't hold the interest for me that it once did....

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I just finished MI Fallout...another good flick from that series...I never really liked Tom Cruise and I don't think he's a great actor...BUT those action movies are a great fit for him and they are so well done...top shelf for action movies

 

[Wunlow]

....the other unknown is the longevity of the OLED tech...you aren't going to get displays with a lifespan like Plasma....at one time the projections were 7 years for OLED...I haven't seen any research lately because I'm into audio now and video doesn't hold the interest for me that it once did....

That was one of my concerns as well, although the lifespan estimate had been increasing in the latest models at the time. One thing I've read that does help a longer term OLED lifespan in general is to avoid the high contrast preset torch modes, which based on conversations here, wouldn't be a problem for you.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

That was one of my concerns as well, although the lifespan estimate had been increasing in the latest models at the time. One thing I've read that does help a longer term OLED lifespan in general is to avoid the high contrast preset torch modes, which based on conversations here, wouldn't be a problem for you.

That's another hidden benefit of a professional calibration...less energy used...I used to put my sunglasses on in Best Buy when some associate was trying to sell an edge lit LED...they had that thing in a retina scorching setting

 

[Wunlow]

Maverick wants your display looking correct as well.

 

[4-earredwonder]

As much as I love the black levels...and they are truly the best ever....the motion problems associated with that tech still bother me...they have refined it...but it still exists and once you see something...you can't un see it...LG's dominance in the OLED arena has just about destroyed Samsung's TV market standing....their QLED fiasco has been exposed and now their only hope is to introduce 8K to stop the bleeding....but what I do love about OLED is just what you mentioned..it's a tech that is not dependent on the latest "gimmick"...it is beneficial regardless of what you are watching...I'll probably "cave in" and get the 77 inch...or possibly 80 something when it comes out....the other unknown is the longevity of the OLED tech...you aren't going to get displays with a lifespan like Plasma....at one time the projections were 7 years for OLED...I haven't seen any research lately because I'm into audio now and video doesn't hold the interest for me that it once did....

Stop being so damn fussy, Clinty, and buy that 77" or larger OLED monitor and stop the kvetching. It blows away my two Panny Plasma displays and if you actually are able to watch 3D without experiencing conniptions, you won't believe the astounding picture and how it expands the dimensions of your TV monitor.

BTW, I was never a huge Tom Cruise fan but he's a consummate professional [always prepared] and IMO, a better actor than many give him credit for.

 

[timothyemerson]

BTW, I was never a huge Tom Cruise fan but he's a consummate professional [always prepared] and IMO, a better actor than many give him credit for.

I agree. TC's consistently solid. 70's Pacino/De Niro-level acting it ain't but Born on the Fourth of July was a great performance. Action is a hard thing to get right too. Almost as hard as comedy.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I agree. TC's consistently solid. 70's Pacino/De Niro-level acting it ain't but Born on the Fourth of July was a great performance. Action is a hard thing to get right too. Almost as hard as comedy.

I think it's Cruise's 'private persona' and association with Scientology that has turned a lot of people off and they do tend to overlook his acting ability. He was also great in Jerry McGuire but people only remember the catchphrase "Show Me The Money" which became an everyday phrase and again overlooked his understated performance in that wonderful film. And then there's Rain Man in which, I believe, he was on par, acting wise with Hoffman who had the flashier role as the autistic savant. And who could forget Risky Business ...a true American classic in which his character as the once naive "Joel" is ingrained in our cinematic memories.

 

[edisonbaggins]

Now watching:
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
BD Dolby Atmos

 

[edisonbaggins]

Labyrinth
BD Dolby Atmos

 

[edisonbaggins]

Labyrinth
BD Dolby Atmos

Don't get this for the Atmos (or surround in general). It's just ok sometimes. This is the best I've ever seen and heard this beloved movie though.

 

[edisonbaggins]

Now watching:
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
BD Dolby Atmos

VERY Atmosy!

 

[DuncanS]

I've been eyeing the LG 77 inch OLED...still some things that I'm not pleased with the technology...things that wouldn't bother a lot of people...but I can spot them everytime I see an OLED screen..

I've just bought a Sony 55" KD55AF8BU OLED (I hope it fits in the space ! ), arriving Wednesday with luck. Downloaded the manual, and interestingly it says OLEDs can suffer from burn-in like plasma, I didn't think they could as LEDs don't, but I suspect it must be down to the use of Phosphors to get the colour. I'll just have to be careful.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I 'm binge watching the first season of TNT's harrowing series Animal Kingdom. Really look forward to watching Season Two, as well. Great Cast and immersive use of surrounds:

 

[Philip Spinner]

I've just bought a Sony 55" KD55AF8BU OLED (I hope it fits in the space ! ), arriving Wednesday with luck. Downloaded the manual, and interestingly it says OLEDs can suffer from burn-in like plasma, I didn't think they could as LEDs don't, but I suspect it must be down to the use of Phosphors to get the colour. I'll just have to be careful.
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So how would one watch a movie shot in 2:35. If you change it to wide you eliminate the black bars but also lose info on the sides. I guess one could squeeze the image to fit but then everyone would look too tall like everyone used to look on TV years ago while watching Million Dollar Movie.

 

[DuncanS]

So how would one watch a movie shot in 2:35. If you change it to wide you eliminate the black bars but also lose info on the sides. I guess one could squeeze the image to fit but then everyone would look too tall like everyone used to look on TV years ago while watching Million Dollar Movie.

I was wondering that, and in the showroom they were showing films with black bands top & bottom of the screen.